Explore the Family Name Dudman
The meaning of Dudman
English (Surrey, Sussex, and Hampshire): variant of Dodman, from the Middle English personal name Dudeman (Old English Dudemann, first element of uncertain origin).
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How common is the last name Dudman in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dudman saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The popularity rank of this surname dropped from 88,083 in 2000 to 95,115 in 2010, marking a decline of approximately 7.98%. Additionally, the count of people with this surname decreased slightly by 2.04%, from 196 in 2000 to 192 in 2010. Despite these shifts, the proportion of people with the Dudman surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,083 | #95,115 | -7.98% |
| Count | 196 | 192 | -2.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dudman
In terms of ethnicity, the Dudman surname was predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.43% of those with the Dudman name identified as White, though this proportion saw a small decrease of 3.86% by 2010, bringing the figure down to 92.71%. Of note is the emergence of a Hispanic representation among those with the Dudman surname, which stood at 4.69% in 2010 after being non-existent in 2000. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 92.71% | -3.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |